Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (R$ 37) | R$ 28 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (R$ 37) | R$ 27 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.95 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.52 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.10 (R$ 5.76) | R$ 4.58 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.01 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.59 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 3.46 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,139 (R$ 4,413) | R$ 3,038 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,003 (R$ 2,815) | R$ 1,850 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 894 (R$ 1,257) | R$ 497 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,889 (R$ 2,656) | R$ 2,160 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,228 (R$ 1,727) | R$ 1,326 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 449 (R$ 631) | R$ 368 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 205 (R$ 288) | R$ 80 | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,120 (R$ 1,574) | R$ 1,702 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 404 (R$ 568) | R$ 479 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 153 (R$ 215) | R$ 202 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 167 (R$ 235) | R$ 187 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 347 (R$ 488) | R$ 329 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 298 (R$ 419) | R$ 247 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 81,548 (R$ 114,634) | R$ 90,111 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.76 (R$ 2.48) | R$ 4.68 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 81 (R$ 114) | R$ 222 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (R$ 83) | R$ 41 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 116 (R$ 163) | R$ 214 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 16 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.87 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.16 | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (R$ 31) | R$ 45 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 75 (R$ 105) | R$ 92 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 118 (R$ 165) | R$ 53 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 331 (R$ 465) | R$ 208 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (R$ 199) | R$ 174 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,942 (R$ 2,730) | R$ 3,612 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (R$ 0.74) | R$ 1.30 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 304 (R$ 427) | R$ 116 | + 267% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.406
BRL
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 27% more expensive than in Brazil
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